A review by bibliocinephile
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

for starters, the stark contrast between the styles of the bronte sisters is striking--jane eyre is refreshing in a modern world, while wuthering heights felt drawn out and almost pretentious. jane eyre herself was a very dynamic protagonist, and the page-long monologues of internal thought flowed so nicely that they barely felt lengthy and instead felt immersive.
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